Situation

Do you need histology on lung nodules prior to resection ?

Opinion

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Opinion

Not always. If the lesion is increasing in size in a smoker it probably needs removing. Even benign lesions if they are increasing in size, or impinging on vital structures need removing otherwise they can damage the whole lung / structure.